2005 BMW Z4 2.0L Petrol · EA51 STY
2005 BMW Z4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 95,036 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA51 STY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2025
- 95,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA51 STY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW Z4 (EA51 STY) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
EA51 STY Mileage History
- 30/06/202276,868 mi
- 12/07/202383,697 mi+6,829 mi
- 26/07/202383,733 mi+36 mi
- 13/09/202488,336 mi+4,603 mi
- 16/09/202595,036 mi+6,700 mi
Average of roughly 5,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z4 (E85/E86)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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